CDC Vol 1, 019 Types and Methods of Calling

Question 1

• Why do you use a multiple call?

Answer 1

To contact two or more units/call signs in your area.

Question 2

• In making a full call, why would you transmit both call signs twice to attract attention?

Answer 2

When communications are difficult or when aircraft with similar call signs are in the area.

Question 3

• If, after a few calls, you realize you cannot establish contact with an aircraft, what do you do?

Answer 3

Attempt to establish contact by relay through another agency.

Question 4

What are the types of calls?

Answer 4

• Single calls

- Multiple calls

Question 5

What are the methods of calls?

Answer 5

• Full calls

- Abbreviated calls

Question 6

What type of call does only one call sign precede the proword THIS IS in a call?

Answer 6

Single call

Question 7

What determins the method of call used?

Answer 7

The operating conditions

Question 8

When are abbreviated calls authorized?

Answer 8

During Good communication conditions only after contact is firmly established.

Question 9

What type of call does the call signs of the calling and called stations are given?

Answer 9

Full call

Question 10

With full calls, when does the call sign get repeated twice? And what do you do first?

Answer 10

• When communications are difficult
• ## When aircraft with similar call signs are in the areaYou always transmit with the normal single call sign before transmitting with two.

Question 11

When communicating on the radio, what do you always assume?

Answer 11

That radio conditions are good?

Question 12

What method of call is being used when a call simply omits the call sign of the station being called?

Answer 12

Abbreviated calls

Question 13

What is another abbreviated call other than omitting a call sign?

Answer 13

Call aircraft by only by the number in the call sign. Only authorized with aircraft that have numbers in consecutive order.